Neurological Disorders: From Discovery to Clinical Care, GP Symposium
Don't miss the essential recordings from this event, offering vital updates for managing your complex neurological patient base. Gain clarity on differentiating normal age-related cognitive decline from dementia, and utilizing appropriate diagnostic tools.
Explore the rapidly evolving landscape of emerging disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer's, understanding eligibility criteria, risks, and the substantial costs currently not covered by the PBS.
The session on Parkinson's disease highlights the increasing prevalence, environmental risk factors, and advanced therapies like Deep Brain Stimulation.
Practical guidance is provided for navigating the "minefield" of NDIS and the changing My Aged Care support systems, as well as strategies for addressing hidden challenges like dysphagia and communication impairments in neurodegenerative conditions.
Finally, enhance your medico-legal skills by learning when and how to accurately assess decision-specific capacity in complex cases.
Watch the recordings to ensure an early and accurate diagnosis, allowing patients timely access to therapies and planning.
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Welcome Prof James Burrell
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Emerging Dementia Therapies Prof James Burrell
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Dementia and Age-Related Cognitive Decline Dr Alice Powell
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Identifying Support Needs in Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease Ms Madelaine Rañola, RN
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Panel Discussion 1 Dr Alice Powell, Prof James Burrell, Ms Madelaine Rañola, RN
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Parkinson’s Disease Prof Dominic Rowe
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Speech and Swallowing in Parkinson's & Dementia Ms Sally Pittendrigh
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Nerve Conduction Studies AProf Candice Delcourt
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Panel Discussion 2 Prof Dominic Rowe, AProf Candice Delcourt, Ms Sally Pittendrigh
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Medico-legal assessments in neurodegenerative conditions Dr Nora Breen
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Headaches and Migraines AProf Candice Delcourt
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Panel Discussion 3 Dr Nora Breen AProf Candice Delcourt